[05-22-2023] Fresno County, CA – Two Drivers Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision Along Shaw Avenue

Two drivers were injured following a two-vehicle collision along Shaw Avenue, Fresno County, on Monday afternoon, May 22, 2023.

According to the Fresno Police Department, the collision happened around 3:00 p.m. between eastbound Shaw Avenue and Brawley Avenue.

A driver had a coughing fit causing him to swerve and hit a light pole which fell onto another passing driver.

The extent of both drivers’ injuries is currently unclear, and it is unknown if they were transported to a nearby hospital.

The authorities have yet to release further information about the collision.

Award-Winning Car Accident Lawyers in Fresno County

If the driver’s carelessness results in a fatality or severe injuries, the victim’s family has the right to sue for damages. You should speak with a personal injury lawyer if you sustained injuries in a car accident that wasn’t your fault.

During this free consultation, a legal team member with experience will review your case, go over the following steps, and go over any factors that might impact the final settlement amount.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Although they cannot be anticipated, auto accidents can be prepared for. You can remain composed after an accident by keeping a checklist in your glove box. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Stay calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can investigate the situation by questioning potential witnesses and collecting evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an award-winning California car accident lawyer.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the majority of accidental deaths and injuries in the US. Two million people die in auto accidents yearly, and ten million more are injured.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities nationwide increased by 8.3% in 2020. A total of 46,980 deaths caused by motor-vehicle accidents were recorded in 2021.

In 2019, 39,107 people died in car accidents in the United States. By 2020, that number had risen to 42,338.

A total of 3,847 people died in California traffic accidents in 2020. One-car accidents accounted for 2,260 deaths or 59% of the total toll. Collisions involving multiple vehicles accounted for 1,587 (or 41%) of all fatalities.

Two vehicles were involved in most collisions (72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that caused injuries, and 77% of all injuries). Angle collisions caused the most fatalities and injuries, with roughly 8,000 in 2020.